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When is the best time to get a cow pregnant?

The optimal time to get mature cows (lactation 3 and greater) pregnant is as early as possible but the results for first-lactation cows, and to a lesser extent second-lactation cows, has varied across herds due to the relative shapes of their lactation curves (i.e., their persistency).
February 20, 2023
Kevin Dhuyvetter

When thinking about lactation length and milk production, one aspect to consider is maximizing the returns to your most fixed resource on the farm. Is your most fixed resource the cow or the stall she occupies?


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Breaking down in vitro fertilization

Fifty-seven percent of IVF embryos produced in the U.S. in 2020 came from dairy cattle. Proper care throughout ovum pickup, fertilization and embryo development can ensure the success of these embryos.
February 20, 2023
Kara Schmidt

Fifty-seven percent of IVF embryos produced in the U.S. in 2020 came from dairy cattle. Proper care throughout ovum pickup, fertilization and embryo development can ensure the success of these embryos.


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Playing the 'long game' – Meadow Brook Farms

Mitch Kappelman of Meadow Brook Farms uses a customized mating program to create his herd for the future.
February 8, 2023
Matti McBride

"Breeding cows is a long game," says Mitch Kappelman of Meadow Brook Farms. This young Wisconsin breeder has established a name for himself as a successful young breeder; learn more about his strategies in our latest article.



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Dial up your dairy's reproduction efficiency

Using an automated monitoring system can increase reproductive productivity.
December 27, 2022
Tara Bohnert

Reproductive performance continues to improve across the dairy industry. Herds routinely achieve 21-day pregnancy rates above 20%, up from 14% reported as the national average in the 1990s.


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Where does selecting to utilize feed fit into your genetic plan?

Traits and indexes can aid in genetic planning, especially when it comes to feed efficiency.
December 26, 2022
Larry Schirm

Saving money on feed costs is never a question to be debated. In 2020, the Council for Dairy Cattle Breeding (CDCB) began offering a genetic indicator designed to aid in creating dairy cows able to utilize the feed they consume more efficiently for the level of milk, fat and protein they produce.


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What is the impact of subclinical hypocalcemia diagnosed at four days in milk on reproductive outcomes?

November 25, 2022
Claira Seely and Jessica McArt

While often undiagnosed due to the absence of clinical signs and the price tag associated with collecting blood samples required for diagnosis, subclinical hypocalcemia (SCH) affects nearly 45 percent of multiparous dairy cows.


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CLOCK genes regulate circadian rhythm and reproduction in cattle

High expression of CLOCK genes – which influence an animal's circadian rhythm – can also influence fertility.
November 15, 2022
Kayla Alward and Rebecca Cockrum
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How do beef embryos measure up?

Price, demand and quality factor into using beef in your herd. Beef embryos offer several marketing options at higher value than traditional beef-on-dairy calves.
October 26, 2022
Jeremy Howard

Dairy’s role in the beef industry cannot be overstated. Dairy cows, steers and heifers make up 18%–22% of U.S. beef. This percentage depends on the size of the native beef herd and its contribution to the beef supply, as well as how many dairy cows change careers.


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Timing embryos with high-quality, prepared recipients

Analyzing donor and recipients, viewing IVF as an extension of your current protocol, accurately confirming pregnancies and working with your veterinarian can ensure a successful IVF program.
October 21, 2022
Bruce Derksen

Most dairy farmers labor under a strict routine they feel comfortable with. This comfort reaches well beyond daily milking parlor tasks and affects cattle breeding programs, likely touching on some variations of heat detection, estrus synchronization, artificial insemination (A.I.) and potentially in vitro fertilization (IVF), followed by embryo transfer (ET).


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Scarlet Summer Holsteins: A breed of their own

Scarlet Summer Holsteins uses unique IVF strategies to accelerate the sought-after genetics in their herd.
September 27, 2022
Maura Keller

utside the quiet, historic town of Muncy, Pennsylvania, nestled in the beautiful Susquehanna Valley in Lycoming County, is the Scarlet Summer Holsteins farm.



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